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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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