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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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