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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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