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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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