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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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