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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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