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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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