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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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