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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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