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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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