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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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