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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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