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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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