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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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