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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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