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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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