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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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