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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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