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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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