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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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