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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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