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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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