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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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