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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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