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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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