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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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