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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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