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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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