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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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