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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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