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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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