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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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