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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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