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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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