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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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