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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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