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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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