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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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