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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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