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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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