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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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