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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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