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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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