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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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