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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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