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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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