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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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