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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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