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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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