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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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