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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner 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 technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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