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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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