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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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