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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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