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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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