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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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