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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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