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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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