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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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