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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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