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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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