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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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