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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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