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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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