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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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