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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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