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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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