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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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