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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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