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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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