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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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