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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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