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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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