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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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