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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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