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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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