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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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