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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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