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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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