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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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