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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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