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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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