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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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