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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. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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