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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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