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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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