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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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