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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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