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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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