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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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