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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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