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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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