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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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