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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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