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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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