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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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