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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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