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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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