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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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