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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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