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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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