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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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