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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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