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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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