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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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