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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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