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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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