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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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