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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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