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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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