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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally 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 several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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