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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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