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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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