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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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