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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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