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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the 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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