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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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