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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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