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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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