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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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