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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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