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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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