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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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