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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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