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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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