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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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