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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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