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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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