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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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