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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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