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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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