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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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