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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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