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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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