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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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