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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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