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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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