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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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