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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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