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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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