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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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