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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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