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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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