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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key 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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