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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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