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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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