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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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