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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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