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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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