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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources