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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently 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 learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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