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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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