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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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