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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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