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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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