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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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