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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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