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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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