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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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