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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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