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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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