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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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