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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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