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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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