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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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