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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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