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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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