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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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