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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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