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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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