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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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