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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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