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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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