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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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