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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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