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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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