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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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