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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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