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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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