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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the 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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