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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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