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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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