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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key 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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