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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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