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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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