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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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