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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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