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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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