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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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