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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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