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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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