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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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