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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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