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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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