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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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