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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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