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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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