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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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