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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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