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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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