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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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