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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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