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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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