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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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