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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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