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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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