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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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