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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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