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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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