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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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