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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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