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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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