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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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