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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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