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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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