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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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