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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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