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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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