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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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