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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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