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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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