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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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