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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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