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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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