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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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