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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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