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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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