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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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