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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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