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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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