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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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