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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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