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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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