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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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