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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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