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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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