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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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