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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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