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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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