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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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