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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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