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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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