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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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