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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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