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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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