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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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