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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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