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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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