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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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