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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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