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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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