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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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