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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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