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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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