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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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