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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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