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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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