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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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