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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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