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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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