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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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