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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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