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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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