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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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