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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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