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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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