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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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