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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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