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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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