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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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