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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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