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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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