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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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