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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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