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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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