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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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