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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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