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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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