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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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