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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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