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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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