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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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