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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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