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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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