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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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