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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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