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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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