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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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