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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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