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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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