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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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