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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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