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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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