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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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