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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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