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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students 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 organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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