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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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