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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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