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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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