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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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