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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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