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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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