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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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