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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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