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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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