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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews 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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