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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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