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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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