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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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