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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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