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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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