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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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