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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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