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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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