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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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