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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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