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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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