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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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