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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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