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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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