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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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