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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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