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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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