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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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