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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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