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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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