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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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