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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines 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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