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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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