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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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