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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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