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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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