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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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