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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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