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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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