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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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