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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic 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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