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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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