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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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