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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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