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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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