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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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