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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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