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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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