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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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