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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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