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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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