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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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