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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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