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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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