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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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