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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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