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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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