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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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