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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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