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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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