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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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