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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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