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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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