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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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