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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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