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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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