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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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