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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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