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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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