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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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