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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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