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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major 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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