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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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