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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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