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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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