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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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