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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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