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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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