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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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