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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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