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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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