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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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