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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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