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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers 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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