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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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