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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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