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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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