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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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