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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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