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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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