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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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