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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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