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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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