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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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