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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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