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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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