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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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