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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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