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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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