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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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