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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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