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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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