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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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