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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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