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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important 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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