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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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