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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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