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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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