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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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