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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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