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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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