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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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