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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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