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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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