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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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