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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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