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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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