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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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