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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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