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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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