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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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