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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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