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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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