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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the 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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