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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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