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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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