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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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