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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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