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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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