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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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