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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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