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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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