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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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