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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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