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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes 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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