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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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