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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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