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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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