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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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