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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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