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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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