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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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