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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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