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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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