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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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