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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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