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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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