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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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