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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the 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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