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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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