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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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