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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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