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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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