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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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