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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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