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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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