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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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