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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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