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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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