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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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