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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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