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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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