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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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