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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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