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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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