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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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