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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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