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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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