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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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