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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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