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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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