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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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