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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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