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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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