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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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