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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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