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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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