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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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