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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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