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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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