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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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