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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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