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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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