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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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