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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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