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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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