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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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