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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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