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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing 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 gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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