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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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