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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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