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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important 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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