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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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