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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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