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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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