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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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