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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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