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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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