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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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