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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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