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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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