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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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