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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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