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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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