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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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