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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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