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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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