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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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