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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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