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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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