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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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