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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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