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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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