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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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