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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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