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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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